Manslaughter and Homicide

When you are accused of manslaughter or any other form of homicide, it is crucial that you attorney be experienced in such complicated and serious cases. Only an attorney who has handled many homicide cases can be relied upon to have the experience and knowledge required to successfully defend you. Whether it is a vehicular manslaughter, DUI manslaughter, second-degree murder, felony murder, or premeditated, first-degree murder, the one thing they have in common is that the possible penalties are very harsh and the consequences can be life shattering.

Whether you have already been accused of a homicide, or you feel you are suspected of a homicide, it is essential that you contact an experienced criminal attorney like Richard D. Leal immediately. Before you give any statements to law enforcement or you discuss the case with anyone, speak to Richard D. Leal in complete confidence for legal advice on how your rights can be protected. The police have an awesome responsibility to protect us from harm, but they are only human and their focus is usually on securing the evidence to close their cases, not to protect the rights of the accused. When a person is killed, the rush to bring closure can result in the innocent being wrongfully accused. That is the time when you need an attorney with the experience and training to set things right. Even if the evidence of your guilt seems overwhelming, an experienced attorney can develop the mitigating factors and circumstances that can lead to a reduction of the charges and or the penalties you are facing.

An independent crime scene investigation is often required to collect and preserve any evidence that may be useful in defending your case. This is especially true in DUI manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter cases where crash reconstruction and road condition evidence may be lost with the passage of time. I have prosecuted and defended many of these cases and I have the experience to know which investigations may provide useful results, and which experts to call upon to maximize the possibilities of a successful defense. Years of experience working with many different experts and specialists have taught me how to use their expertise to achieve the desired results for my clients.

Other homicides are so-called crimes of passion, or involve self-defense. Such charges will very often require the use of experts in order to avoid the harshest of penalties. Only the most experienced attorneys know how to protect and help you when you need it the most. Call the law office of Richard D. Leal now for a free consultation and put my experience to work for you.

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